Scientists identify sensor underlying mechanical itch stimulus
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22 June 2022Scientists identify sensor underlying mechanical itch stimulus
Scientists at Scripps Research Institute have identified a protein in sensory nerves that works as a key detector of itch—specifically the “mechanical” itch stimulus of crawling insects, wool fibers, or other irritating objects that touch the skin.
